The Philadelphia Eagles are not bringing back quarterback Michael Vick in 2014, according to a report. Vick and maybe the New York Jets owe the Eagles a huge debt of gratitude.
CBSSports.com, citing Eagles and league sources, is reporting that the Eagles are looking at other alternatives as a backup to Nick Foles next season.
The sources also told CBSSports.com that Vick's history of injuries played a role in the Eagles' decision. A hamstring injury cut short his 2013 season to seven games. But he played 16 games in a season only once - in 2006 with the Atlanta Falcons.
But Vick is indebted to the Eagles because they were the franchise that took a chance on signing Vick after he got out of prison for his connection in a dog-fighting ring. The Eagles signed Vick to back up Donovan McNabb in 2009.
Vick hadn't played since 2006 when he was a member of the Atlanta Falcons.
By 2010, Vick took over as the starter in Philadelphia, winning NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors with 21 passing touchdowns, nine rushing touchdowns and just six interceptions.
According to SportsRumorAlert.com, the New York Jets are interested in signing him. They want him to be a mentor to second-year starting quarterback Geno Smith. Vick knows the Jets offense because he worked with current New York coordinator Marty Morninwheg for three years in Philadelphia, and he could help Smith in deciphering when to stay in the pocket and when to run.
The Oakland Raiders also reportedly have an interest in Vick.
Last season, Vick completed 77 of 141 passes for 1,215 yards and five touchdowns. He also threw three interceptions.
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